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You have received this notification because we are instructed to act in connection with the administration of an estate where a legacy has been left to you in the Will of the deceased.

 

The next steps and what you need to do now

 

1.    Please read this letter and the details on how to verify your identity.

 

2.    Downloadable from the bottom of this article and sent in the post to you with this letter is a Beneficiary Details Form. Please complete this and return it to us in the provided envelope. This information allows us to verify your Identity and know how you wish to receive the legacy. Information on how we handle your data can be found on our website or a hard copy can be requested by calling us on 01209 213 646 - https://www.thurstanhoskin.co.uk/our-operating-policies/privacy-policy


3.    Please complete the Electronic ID check or verify your Identity in person based on your choice and as indicated on your details form.




Businesses, Charities & Other Entities

Depending on the set up of your organisation we will need sufficient ID for each member as listed.

 

Registered Companies

Your Companies House registration number along with full ID as described on page one for each registered Officer.

 

Partnerships

Proof of address and Registration of the Partnership, along with full ID as described on page one for each Partner.

 

Charities

Your registration number and proof of registered status, along with full ID as described on page one for each Officer, Trustee and/or Partner.

 

Private Limited Companies

Proof of registration on the Stock exchange along with full ID as described on page one for the individual handling the matter, & a letter of Authority from the Board of Directors.

 

Government Body/Organisation

Proof of status, alongside full ID as described on page one for the individual dealing with the matter, & a letter of authority from the Organisation/Body.

 

Banks & Other regulated Financial Institutes/Organisations

Proof or regulation by FCA & of Company Registration, along with full ID as described on page one for the individual handling the matter, & a letter of Authority from the Board of Directors


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ICO Registered

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Bank-Grade Encryption

Thirdfort uses state of the art security measures, including end-to-end 256-bit TLS encryption used by all major banks to encrypt your data.

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Cyber Essentials Plus

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GDPR Compliant

We comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and protect your data under EU law.

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